ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world, Essex County is no exception. Not only has each municipality seen confirmed cases of coronavirus, but two of Essex County’s leaders have also tested positive: Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and Sheriff Armando Fontoura. “Today I learned that I tested positive for […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 around the world continues to rise, West Orange’s total has risen as well. As of April 9 statistics from the county, of the 6,034 cases in Essex County, 414 are in West Orange, and 21 people in West Orange have died from complications […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 around the world continues to rise, South Orange and Maplewood’s totals have risen as well. As of the morning of April 9, of the 6,034 cases in Essex County, according to statistics from the county, 51 are in South Orange and […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Coronavirus cases are continuing to grow globally, nationally and here in the Garden State. According to statistics from Essex County, as of April 9 at 9 a.m., Irvington has seen 503 confirmed cases of the virus, an increase of 277 cases in just one week. Additionally, Irvington has seen 27 deaths related […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 around the world continues to rise, Glen Ridge’s total has risen as well. As of April 9, of the 6,034 cases in Essex County, 26 are in Glen Ridge. In a press release on April 6, Mayor Stuart Patrick said there has been […]
EAST ORANGE / ORANGE, NJ — As of Thursday, April 9, New Jersey has reported 51,027 cases of coronavirus, with a death toll of 1,700. In recent weeks, the mayors of East Orange and Orange have been advising residents to practice common-sense safety measures, staying home and practicing social distancing to combat the threat of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Helping Hands Food Pantry of Teaneck had to shutter its doors to the public on March 20, leaving only a phone line open for emergency food distribution. Ten days later, Janice Preschel, co-founder and director of the food pantry, died due to COVID-19 complications. The Life Christian Church, with a congregation […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — As many individuals and families around the country experience difficulties during the current COVID-19 crisis, Bloomfield College is waiving its deposit fee for all commuter students accepted for the fall 2020 semester. In addition, the college is reducing its housing deposit to $50 for those who choose to live on campus. “We […]
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In light of the coronavirus pandemic, New Jersey Youth Symphony made the difficult decision to cancel its 35th annual Playathon, scheduled for March 29 in Elizabeth. As the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s largest fundraising event, the Playathon supports performing arts education and raises money for scholarships and tuition assistance for one […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — South Orange resident John DiLorenzo created this painting to honor those who have succumbed to the coronavirus. He is an art teacher for NYC Schools, having taught at Beacon School in Manhattan for 16 years. The painting, oil on canvas, 48-inches-by-65-inches, is titled “Moment of Silence.”